The guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died at 78, cut his own path among his elders in the Grateful Dead, and beyond.

The best rock ballads of all time are also some of the best ballads period, from "Bridge Over Troubled Water" to "Dust in the ...

On this episode of Movie Talk, John Terry and I break down our lists of the best five (or so) movies of 2025. First off, I ...

Though he had already earned fame, this studio session earned Hank Williams his second No. 1, solidifying his stake in the country scene.

Despite the looming acquisition of Warner Bros by Netflix and concern regarding the future of the movie theater experience, which is slowly being overtaken by at-home streaming services, the film ...

Sunset Boulevard, All About Eve, and Orpheus are all among the absolute greatest movies of the year 1950 that are now ...

Before he was the guy leading stadiums full of fans through the chorus of "Sweet Caroline," Neil Diamond was a kid in Brooklyn writing song lyrics while bored in class. Diamond's expansive songwriting ...

When I listen to a song, I listen for the lyrics. The words put images in my head, if they're good, like a Springsteen line. (Singing) The screen door slams. Mary's dress waves. Or they convey an ...

Left: Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman in director Craig Brewer's "Song Sung Blue." (Courtesy Sarah Shatz/Focus Features) Right: Timothée Chalamet in director Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme." (Courtesy A24) ...

From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

Looking back at the year in music, it was very much a “Golden” age. But, demon hunting aside, did it also count as golden with a small G? As we dived through our favorite music of 2025 to consider ...

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